There definitely is something to be said for having lazy weekends. After an action-packed weekend with a friend visiting from the Big Apple, I was mighty tired on Monday morning.
My lack of rest only made what happened this morning only more painful. ESK has her swim lessons on Monday mornings. I'm not sure why I decided to schedule a Monday morning swim class, especially considering how much work it takes to get ESK ready for swimming. Anyway, I fed her breakfast, changed her, got all her swimming gear together and headed to the swim school a little early so I wouldn't be too rushed.
As we headed toward west toward the 'burbs, I noticed a light coating of snow, perhaps an inch, nothing more. It was beautiful to see snow again, but everyone was driving at a snail's pace. I've probably complained about this before, but people here actually drive at the speed limit on the highway, even in the leftmost lanes. So you can only imagine, how slow the traffic was with the "snow".
By the time I got to the pool, I still had plenty of time, but there were no cars around and the office was dark. The pool was closed. When I called, they said they were opening two hours late because of inclement weather!
What inclement weather?!! I wanted to shout out my window at everyone, "This is NOT SNOW! You wusses!"
Okay, just had to vent. I feel better now.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Sunshine and Housing Blues
The past week has been nothing but blue skies and sunshine here in Portland. All week long!! It's been nice. Unfortunately, it has also been really cold, hovering around the upper 30's/lower 40's. I suppose this is how cold it is on the east coast, but people here just aren't used to it. And having spent last year in the Bay Area, neither am I!
It's been nice to have this short break of sun. But every day I wake up and wonder, is is it going to be cloudy and rainy today?
Housing Blues
Some of you know that SK and I have started to look around for a new home. Our first home purchase! After spending all of our 20's in one rental unit after another, it is nice to think of living in a place of our very own.
But our second week into the home search, I'm realizing it's going to be harder than I originally imagined. There really isn't anything (at least not in our price range) that is going to be our dream home. In fact, it seems anything in our price range is going to need a lot of work.
I know you're supposed to see beyond the bad paint, fixtures, carpet and clutter in the home. But sometimes it's tough. The other day, I looked at a home that clearly had been owned by an elderly person, evidenced by the portable toilet that was still sitting in the bedroom! Totally gross. Believe it or not, this home had more potential than the other four homes I saw that day. Sigh.
The real estate people keep telling us to make a list of "must-haves". But having only lived in apartments, I'm not even sure what should be on our list. Anyone have any suggestions?
It's been nice to have this short break of sun. But every day I wake up and wonder, is is it going to be cloudy and rainy today?
Housing Blues
Some of you know that SK and I have started to look around for a new home. Our first home purchase! After spending all of our 20's in one rental unit after another, it is nice to think of living in a place of our very own.
But our second week into the home search, I'm realizing it's going to be harder than I originally imagined. There really isn't anything (at least not in our price range) that is going to be our dream home. In fact, it seems anything in our price range is going to need a lot of work.
I know you're supposed to see beyond the bad paint, fixtures, carpet and clutter in the home. But sometimes it's tough. The other day, I looked at a home that clearly had been owned by an elderly person, evidenced by the portable toilet that was still sitting in the bedroom! Totally gross. Believe it or not, this home had more potential than the other four homes I saw that day. Sigh.
The real estate people keep telling us to make a list of "must-haves". But having only lived in apartments, I'm not even sure what should be on our list. Anyone have any suggestions?
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Little Girl
It's been awhile since I posted. I guess the holidays just wore me out. We were back East visiting family as many of you know. And while it's great to see my sisters and friends, we also had ESK's dol. Planning and preparing for the party and shuttling back and forth between my parent's house and my in-laws really tired me out.
I'm glad to be back in Portland, even though it's typically gray and rains often. But there really is no place like home. Yes, my everyday routine is boring, but sometimes, I just need "boring".
Sometime during our trip East, I feel like ESK turned into a little girl. She's not quite walking yet, but something about the way she looks has just changed. And between all the attention she got from our relatives, she learned some new tricks including: hugging her stuffed animals and patting the on the back, clapping, shaking her head "no" (not too happy about this one), and most recently, learning to give things when we ask, "Joo seh yo".
Lately, she's been eating pretty well, although she still doesn't like to eat any vegetables. People tell me that it's better to have babies try to self-feed, even though they make a mess. Well, here she is making a mess:
Food gets on the floor often of course, and not just around her high chair. Little pieces will stick to her clothes and then will fall off later all over the apartment. So, I find myself stooping over often to pick up little pieces of food. Apparently, I do this so often, ESK has started to imitate me -- stooping over with a pincer grasp to the floor, even when there is nothing there for her to pick up.
I'm just trying to savor as many little moments with ESK as possible. Time is going by so quickly. Before I know it, she'll be walking and then it'll just be harder and harder to keep up with her.
I'm glad to be back in Portland, even though it's typically gray and rains often. But there really is no place like home. Yes, my everyday routine is boring, but sometimes, I just need "boring".
Sometime during our trip East, I feel like ESK turned into a little girl. She's not quite walking yet, but something about the way she looks has just changed. And between all the attention she got from our relatives, she learned some new tricks including: hugging her stuffed animals and patting the on the back, clapping, shaking her head "no" (not too happy about this one), and most recently, learning to give things when we ask, "Joo seh yo".
Lately, she's been eating pretty well, although she still doesn't like to eat any vegetables. People tell me that it's better to have babies try to self-feed, even though they make a mess. Well, here she is making a mess:
Food gets on the floor often of course, and not just around her high chair. Little pieces will stick to her clothes and then will fall off later all over the apartment. So, I find myself stooping over often to pick up little pieces of food. Apparently, I do this so often, ESK has started to imitate me -- stooping over with a pincer grasp to the floor, even when there is nothing there for her to pick up. I'm just trying to savor as many little moments with ESK as possible. Time is going by so quickly. Before I know it, she'll be walking and then it'll just be harder and harder to keep up with her.
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